Today we will dig a little deeper into slow living and think about slow living for busy people…
Earlier this month we talked about slow living, what it is and what it is not. It does not mean doing everything as slowly as possible. It is not just about living simply.
What is slow living?
Slow living is an approach to life that emphasizes enjoying a higher quality of life by slowing down everyday activities.
To revisit our intro to slow living, check out our blog from earlier this month.
Why I Need Slow Living
Due to my career and multi-passionate interests, being fast has always been an asset.
Time economy is important to me and multitasking is a specialty of mine. Though it is usually a skill, my desire to be fast has over time increased my impatience. Most of my mistakes, in and outside of work, come from simply doing things too fast.
I get frustrated when my husband interrupts me while I am doing something else. I’m so focused on streamlining everyday tasks to be efficient that I miss things going on around me.
I get stressed out easily and have trouble focusing on one thing at a time.
I am tired of not making the most of my time, especially with my family.
I am only busy because I make myself feel so busy. So let’s talk about slow living for busy people.
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Slow Living For Busy People
Slow living for busy people at work.
I have implemented slow living at work by only focusing on one task at a time. I tend to make mistakes simply because I am too fast and focus on speed rather than being careful.
I work in customer service, and when focusing on a critical task sometimes I turn my phone off for 5 minutes to minimize distractions instead of worrying about multitasking.
I keep my space clean and organized. There are studies that show that clutter can cause stress. So I keep things neat and find it brings me great peace of mind.
I take breaks often in the form of walks around the block, or I will walk to grab lunch and clear my head or just get away from the screen.
When I eat I try not to eat while watching my screen either, as tempting as it is. It has become such a habit for me (and my family) to be entertained while we eat instead of focusing on our meal and each other.
Slow living for busy people at home.
Like at work, I declutter my space. Again, a cluttered space can actually cause mental stress. I am a proponent of the idea that if I need a storage solution I likely have a stuff-problem. If you find yourself constantly picking up, try paring down and get rid of more belongings.